How should a GPU be paired with Core i3 14100F for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K gaming?

  The Core i3 14100F is a 4-core, 8-thread entry part that fits a focused mainstream gaming build, and its F suffix requires a discrete GPU.

  High-refresh 1080p or CPU-sensitive games need per-core and frame-time checks, while 1440p and 4K start with the GPU; compare cheaper models with the same GPU, memory, and settings and record average frame rate, 1% lows, and CPU/GPU usage instead of deriving FPS from core count.